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Allianz Retire+ to research retirement transition

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 17 SEP 2019
... financial advice, early on in the process, we'll be introducing people to careers counselling or careers advice, as well as a medical assessment to challenge their thinking about health," Earl said. "Helping people to go through that decision-making ...

One regulatory regime enough: FSC

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 13 SEP 2019
... everything that forms the basis of a life insurance contract can change in such a long period. There may be changes in medical science that prolong our life expectancy, changes to employment structures or cures for illness that currently impact our lifestyles," ...

Global asset manager moves into healthcare

KRISTI CHENG  |  FRIDAY, 6 SEP 2019
... driving asset management. It currently manages Australian assets across the spectrum of healthcare segments, including medical centres, day hospitals, and tertiary aged care. Centuria Heathley retains a minority stake in the joint venture. The transaction ...

Chief economist update: The fear of Brexit

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 29 AUG 2019
... over transportation, power and water plants, bank deposit, loan and credit calculations, government records, hospital and medical records and services and so on and so forth, an event horizon if you will - most, if not all, of these scares thought of ...

Perpetual in acquisition mode

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 23 AUG 2019
... to join. It now has 59 advisers that cater to high net worths with more than $2 million to invest, business owners and medical practitioners. Adams says these channels have driven growth so far (the segment has positive net flows for past three years ...

Low inflation rate masks rising living costs woes

KRISTI CHENG  |  TUESDAY, 13 AUG 2019
... to ASFA data, the most significant price increases in the June quarter were automotive fuel, which increased by 10.2%, medical and hospital service, which saw a 2.6% increase, and international holiday, travel and accommodation, which saw a 2.7% incr ...

Super working in favour of all members

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JUL 2019
... more than what the Age Pension can provide. "They want to be able to have financial security in their old age to cover medical costs, aged care and general expenses." Despite the promising growth of account balances, the research found many Australians ...

MLC Super updates TPD cover, premiums

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 2 JUL 2019
... being absent from work solely through injury or illness for a period of six consecutive months and regularly undertaking medical treatment. Additionally, the claimant can no longer undertake any type of work that he or she is reasonably suited by way ...

Major instos hit with cartel class action

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 27 MAY 2019
... transactions exceeded $500,000 over that period. The lead plaintiff is J. Wisbey and Associates, who imported dental and medical equipment during the period. Managing director of J. Wisbey and Associates Greg Wisbey said: "Australian businesses shouldn't ...

Rising costs outpace retiree savings

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 24 MAY 2019
... production costs. The price of vegetables (7.7%), poultry (2.9%), bread (1.8%) and fruit (1.8%) increased over the quarter. Medical and hospital expenses rose by 1.3% over the quarter and by 4.1% year on year. On an annualised basis, the price of food ...